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Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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A nostalgic yellow cake layered with rich chocolate frosting that promises to delight at any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ? cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with milk until just blended.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Cream together the softened butter and cocoa powder for the frosting. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth.
  9. Spread the frosting generously between the layers and on top of the cake.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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